When Tyson was sidelined by an injury in 1979, Ken Oberkfell took over at second base and hit .301. Now expendable, Tyson was dealt to the Chicago Cubs in the off-season for pitcher Donnie Moore. Failing to produce for the Cubs, Tyson was released prior to the 1982 season, but not before being re-united with Reitz for the 1981 season.

Tyson's son, Torre Tyson, has played, coached, and managed in the minor leagues.